Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dunensis
ID:
372972

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cherm.) Kük.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 20(101): 420 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372304



Common Names

  • Cyperus dunensis
  • Dun's Flatsedge
  • Dun's Cyperus


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Description

Cyperus dunensis (also called Dun's cyperus, among many other common names) is a grass-like perennial with white flowers and a yellowish-green fruit. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus dunensis is used as an ornamental plant, for treating skin diseases, and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus dunensis has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus dunensis is a grass-like plant that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Cyperus dunensis

Cyperus dunensis is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Cyperus dunensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus dunensis?

Cyperus dunensis

What is the common name of Cyperus dunensis?

Dun's Cyperus

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus dunensis?

Cyperus dunensis is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Species in the Cyperus genus

Cyperus acuminatus, Cyperus acuticarinatus, Cyperus aethiops, Cyperus affinis, Cyperus afroalpinus, Cyperus afrodunensis, Cyperus afroechinatus, Cyperus afromontanus, Cyperus afropumilus, Cyperus afrovaricus, Cyperus aggregatus, Cyperus ajax, Cyperus alatus, Cyperus albiceps, Cyperus albogracilis, Cyperus albopilosus, Cyperus albopurpureus, Cyperus albosanguineus, Cyperus albostriatus, Cyperus albus, Cyperus alleizettei, Cyperus almensis, Cyperus alopecuroides, Cyperus alterniflorus, Cyperus alternifolius, Cyperus altochrysocephalus, Cyperus altomicroglumis, Cyperus altsonii, Cyperus alulatus, Cyperus amabilis, Cyperus amauropus, Cyperus amuricocompressus, Cyperus amuricus, Cyperus anderssonii, Cyperus angolensis, Cyperus angustatus, Cyperus anisitsii, Cyperus ankaizinensis, Cyperus ankaratrensis, Cyperus antillanus, Cyperus appendiculatus, Cyperus aquatilis, Cyperus arenarius, Cyperus armstrongii, Cyperus aromaticus, Cyperus arsenei, Cyperus articulatus, Cyperus aschenbornianus, Cyperus assimilis, Cyperus astartodes,

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Georg Kükenthal (1864-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kük.' in the authors string.
Henri Chermezon (1885-1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cherm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304363-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].